Some get multiple entry Schengen visas even when the booked itinerary involves just one Schengen entry.
Originally Posted by
Non-NonRev
Wouldn't they base that decision on the proposed itinerary?
Not necessarily.
Originally Posted by
Steve M
Well, yes, but there's also a checkbox section on the application form: Single Entry, Two Entries, or Multiple Entries. I doubt that the OP checked Two or Multiple and that the embassy instead issued a Single, especially based on the submitted itinerary. I suppose it's possible, but I doubt it. Also, there is no option for "I dunno - you decide." Thus, I think it very likely that the OP, and not the embassy, chose the Single Entry option.
When it comes to that which I indicated as a possibility above, it (i.e., ending up with a more restricted visa than applicant indicated as desirable) happens a lot daily.
And it's also not to be doubted that people applying for one kind of Schengen visa sometimes end up with another kind of Schengen visa than what they expected to get based on the submitted application.